Sugar x Sweetener

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF SUGAR? 
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Are artificial sweeteners better than sugar?
Health problems such as obesity and tooth decay are linked to the amount of sugar in our diets. We 
know from our national dietary surveys that most adults in the UK eat too much sugar.
‘Natural’ alternatives, such as honey syrups and nectars, are often seen as healthier options, but 
are still sugar in liquid form. For sweetness without the calories that come with sugars, you need 
artificial sweeteners. Sorbitol, acesulfame K, aspartame, saccharin, sorbitol, sucralose, stevia and 
xylitol are the main artificial sweeteners. These are added to many foods, either on their own or in 
combination with sugars, as well as being available to buy in granulated or liquid forms to add to 
our own cooking, baking and drinks.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/obesity&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1692211556032166&usg=AOvVaw0sdX98fVu6dekQm7Du1hD_
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/sugar-salt-and-fat/sugar&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1692211556032630&usg=AOvVaw2JcvPTwTDzxrZFZVlP4bg7
Some people are reluctant to use artificial sweeteners – stories linking them to health problems including 
cancers, liver damage and premature births are probably the reason for this. However, before sweeteners 
can be added to food in Europe, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has to approve their use. This is a 
rigorous process, so you can feel confident they are safe to eat.
Whether they are a helpful addition to our diets depends on your reasons for using them. They are certainly 
better for our teeth, and for people with diabetes they can provide a sweet taste without affecting blood 
glucose levels.
When it comes to weight loss, the research is more mixed, as there’s some limited evidence that they may 
increase appetite. They might help you cut back on sugar, for example in tea or fizzy drinks. But, 
ultimately, you need to reduce the total sweetness of your diet if you want to readjust your tastes in the 
long term.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/diabetes&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1692211556056563&usg=AOvVaw0JyhZDs4j0xl2PRgzUMW1E
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/weight&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1692211556057120&usg=AOvVaw1ZF56WZpev-SYa_9cDkjmt
QUESTIONS
1) Do you prefer to consume sugar or sweetener?
2) What are some of the benefits of using sweeteners? 
3) What are healthier options to sugar? 
4) What health problems can sugar in excess cause? 
5) Is diabetes present in your family history? 
6) Do you suffer from diabetes? What do you do to prevent it?